The Degree of MSc in Medical Sciences - Medical Genetics [Graduate]

Program Description

The general description for the MSc program is as presented for all MSc programs in Medical Sciences (see The Degree of MSc ).

Students are required to complete a minimum of ★6 in graded graduate-level coursework, and a thesis.

Required Courses

MDGEN 601 - Selected Topics in Medical Genetics OR
MDGEN 605 - Directed Reading in Medical Genetics
MDGEN 602 - Special Topics in Medical Genetics
For students in the (MatCH) specialized umbrella scholarship program, course substitutions will be allowed with permission of graduate coordinator.

Thesis

Registration in 900-level THES

Seminar

Students must present their research in progress at a seminar to the Department in the second year and fourth year (if applicable) of their graduate program.

Residence Requirement

The MSc program has a minimum residence requirement of one and a half academic years (where an academic year is defined as the eight-month period from September through April) of full-time on-campus registration.

Length of Program

The maximum time to complete the thesis-based MSc program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is four years.